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L Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Changes to the Agenda
IV. Proclamation(s) or Special Presentation(s) (None)
V. City Manager's Report
VI. Comments from the Public (re consent agenda items and items not on the agenda)
(Each person has 3 min. to comment- City Clerk will signal at 2 min. 30 sec.)
A. Public comment
B. Staff or Council response, as needed
VII. Consent Agenda
Action: Move to adopt the consent agenda and/or request to remove any
individual item from the consent agenda.
A. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
B. Approval of Minutes: June 16, 2025
C. 2025 General Government Wage Schedule
VIIL Old Business (None)
IX. New Business
A. Encampment Briefing
Proposed Action: Move to raise low barrier shelter policy and options as a
priority for the Housing Fund Board to address as part of a coordinated, interagency
approach.
i. Staff presentation and Council questions
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council deliberation and action
B. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with ARC Architects to
Develop Schematic Design for a New Municipal Service Center
Proposed Action: Move to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
with ARC Architects to develop schematic design for a new Municipal Service Center
i. Staff presentation and Council questions
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council deliberation and action
C. Transportation Improvement Board Grant Application Support
Proposed Action: Move to support a Transportation Improvement Board grant
application committing to funding match up to $]million combined for all four grant
programs
i. Staff presentation and Council questions
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council deliberation and action
D. Resolution 25-024 Authorizing the Application for Loan Funding for Final
Design and Construction of Lawrence Street Combined Sewer Separation
Project in an Amount not to Exceed $4,500,000
Proposed Action: Move to approve Resolution 25-024 Authorization the
Application for Loan Funding for Final Design and Construction ofLawrence Street
Combined Sewer Separation Project in an Amount not to Exceed $4, 500, 000
i. Staff presentation and Council questions
ii. Public Comment
iii. Council deliberation and action
X. Presiding Officer's Report
XI. Suggestions for Future Agendas
XII. Comments from Council
XIII. Adjourn
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PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT AGENDA
August 4, 2025
A. Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants:
• Vouchers 1 through 8 in the amount of $154,138.04
• Vouchers 177293 through 177386 in the amount of $431,699.70
• Electronic Fund Transfers in the amount of $12,295.83
B. Approval of Minutes: June 16, 2025
C. 2025 General Government Wage Schedule
Action: Move to adopt the consent agenda or request to remove any individual
item from the consent agenda. (Short statements or easily resolved questions are
appropriate without removing item from the consent agenda).
DRAFT
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in a regular session on the 16th day of June 2025 in Council
Chambers at 540 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Mayor Faber called the
meeting to order at 6:01 pm.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present at roll call were Owen Rowe, Monica MickHager, Libby
Wennstrom, Ben Thomas, Neil Nelson, Amy Howard, and David Faber.
Staff members present were Planning and Community Development Director Emma
Bolin , City Manager John Mauro , Public Works Director Steve King , Project Manager
Tyler Johnson, Chief of Police Tom Olson, and Deputy City Clerk Lonnie Mickle .
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
PROCLAMATION(S) OR SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
Pride Month Proclamation
Mayor Faber presented the Pride Month Proclamation.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager John Mauro provided the City Manager's Report which included
Comprehensive Plan, Tyler St, Walker and Washington St Open House, Deputy Public
Works Director, Creative District Convening, Planning Manager, Skatepark Lights,
Brewocracy Now, and Juneteenth.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment
Julia Cochrane spoke about the Pride Month Proclamation and American Legion
Shelter.
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DRAFT
Staff or Council response, as needed
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Bills, Claims and Warrants
Approval of Minutes: May 19, 2025
Appointments/Reappointments: Arts Commission, Historic Preservation
Committee, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, Parks, Recreation, Trees and
Trails Advisory Board, Equity, Access and Rights Advisory Board
Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve the consent agenda. Ben Thomas
seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Resolution 25-017 Expressing the Intent to Adopt an Update of the Shoreline
Master Program and Authorizing the Submittal of the Proposed Shoreline Master
Program to the Washington State Department of Ecology
Planning and Community Development Director Emma Bolin presented Resolution
25-017 Expressing the Intent to Adopt an Update of the Shoreline Master Program
and Authorizing the Submittal of the Proposed Shoreline Master Program to the
Washington State Department of Ecology which included second review,
Department of Ecology for public review, reason for second review, changes related
to state comments, Aqua Culture, administrative changes, and appreciation for
public review.
Public comment:
There was no public comment.
Discussion ensued around update on changes, heavy focus on sea level rise,
and appreciation for work done.
Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 25-017 Expressing the Intent
to Adopt an Update of the Shoreline Master Program and Authorizing the Submittal of
the Proposed Shoreline Master Program to the Washington State Department of
Ecology Owen Rowe seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 25-019 Declaring an Emergency, Waiving Public Bidding
Requirements, and Ratifying the City Manager's Approval of all Applicable
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Documents to Allow for the Immediate Repair of Damage to the OMS
Transmission Pipeline Near 222 Aerie Lane
Project Manager Tyler Johnson and Public Works Director Steve King presented
Resolution 25-019 Declaring an Emergency, Waiving Public Bidding Requirements,
and Ratifying the City Manager's Approval of all Applicable Documents to Allow for
the Immediate Repair of Damage to the OGWS Transmission Pipeline Near 222
Aerie Lane which included call from homeowner, found leak, brought City water crew
to evaluate leak, 1946 pipe, current break 30 ft north, a lot of breaks in area, 5
breaks in last year, 4 breaks due to welds, girth weld, 6inch break, January break,
temporary repair band, concerns about leak growing, directive to the Mill, need for
Emergency Declaration, discussions with Mill, liability for City and Mill, cost of Mill
shutdown, and condition assessment.
In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained how long pipes are
supposed to hold their integrity, engineered coupler being a permanent fix, why Mill
would like to wait until November, coupler getting put on as soon as possible, repair
project would not necessitate a shutdown, risks of not doing repair, option to recycle
coupler, solutions in future, pipe movement, replacing steel pipes, importance of
neighbor flagging leak, neighbor education, what percentage of steel pipe had
cathodic protection, is cathodic protection helpful, June report, length of pipe,
pressure, and length of public bidding process.
Public comment:
There was no public comment.
Discussion ensued around waiving public bidding, coupling process, City involved in
maintenance, comfortable doing this, budgetary impact, Mill's reasoning for wanting
to push to November, and risk factors.
Motion: Ben Thomas moved to approve Resolution 25-019 Declaring an Emergency,
Waiving Public Bidding Requirements, and Ratifying the City Manager's Approval of all
Applicable Documents to Allow for the Immediate Repair of Damage to the OGWS
Transmission Pipeline Near 222 Aerie Lane Monica MickHager seconded.
Discussion ensued around the importance of strategic planning.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Recommendations for Changes to Federal Arterial Street Classifications
Steve King presented Recommendations for Changes to Federal Arterial Street
Classifications which included national arterial street classifications, monitoring
transportation system, request for changes, recommended changes, enable City to
secure grant funding, street removal, list in priority, and submitting to WSDOT.
In response to Council's clarifying questions staff explained Rainier Street to Howard
St, moving public works facility to water towers, public participation, arterial
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definition, future design include bike lanes and sidewalks, conditions of Ham ilt6ftAFT
Heights development, wetland buffer, how far gravel road goes, importance of
arterial designation, how often do we look at City to add arterials, Cherry St, 24th
and 25th St, Hastings, Coon St, grant money, Washington St (Quincy to Monroe),
Harrison and Van Buren, general traffic volumes, and Rainier SEPAAnalysis.
Public comment:
Judy Crads spoke about Howard St. redesignation.
In response to public comment staff explained the Howard St corridor and
connection.
Discussion ensued around runoff concerns, aquifer, Hamilton Heights streets,
google maps, arterial designations, traffic, latecomer, pollution, vested development
rights, amend Comprehensive Plan, and 2016 Comprehensive Plan.
Motion: Monica MickHager moved submit to WSDOT a request for changes to the
City's Federal Street Classification System as follows:
1. Correct the Howard Street Corridor to reflect the realignment to Rainier Street and
20th to connect to Howard Street.
2. Add Benton and Fir between Lawrence and F Streets
3. Add Hancock between SR20 and 9th Street.
4. Add 9th Street between Sheridan and McPherson.
5. Add Washington Street between Monroe and Quincy. Owen Rowe seconded.
Discussion ensued around request.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
Resolution 25-020 Adopting the Jefferson County All -Hazard Mitigation Plan
(AHMP) as Required by the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
Department of Emergency Management Director Willie Bence and Chief of Police
Tom Olson presented Resolution 25-020 Adopting the Jefferson County All -Hazard
Mitigation Plan (AHMP) as Required by the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
which included definition/purpose of All -Hazard Mitigation Plan, updated plan,
adoption of plan, data, annual updates, federal funding, and public
engage me nt/feed back.
In response to Council's clarifying questions staff and Willie Bence explained who
has already approved the plan.
Public comment:
There was no public comment.
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Discussion ensued around doing a good job on developing plan. DRAFT
Motion: Monica MickHager moved to approve Resolution 25-020 Adopting the
Jefferson County All -Hazard Mitigation Plan (AHMP) as Required by the Federal
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. Ben Thomas seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 7-0 by voice vote.
PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT
Mayor Faber stated he does not have a Presiding Officer's Report.
SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
Council member Thomas stated he would like to discuss big picture zoning.
Discussion ensued around next joint meeting with Planning Commission and July 7
Council meeting.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Council member MickHager provided Marketing presentation feedback.
Motion: Amy Howard moved to make Council member Neil Nelson a designated voter for
the City of Port Townsend at the AWC Annual Conference. Libby Wennstrom seconded.
Vote: motion carried unanimously, 6-0 by voice vote.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:07pm.
Attest:
Alyssa Rodrigues
City Clerk
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Agenda Bill: AB25-073
Meeting Date: August 4, 2025
Agenda Item: Consent VILC
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Cynthia Shaffer, Director People and Performance
Date Submitted: July 29, 2025
Department: People & Performance
Contact Phone: 360-379-5045
SUBJECT: Approval of the 2025 General Government Wage Schedule to include
additions of classifications Library Assistant II and Library Associate; Finance
Technician and adjust the Utility Billing/Collection Specialist classification to allow for job
progression in the Finance department.
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
❑x Consent ❑ Resolution Expenditure Amount:
❑ Staff Report ❑ Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑x No ❑
❑ Contract Approval ❑ Other: Discussion
❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
❑ 3-Year Strategic Plan: 6 - Provide for a healthy City organization
Cost Allocation Fund: 010-093 GF - Non-Departmental/Contracts
SUMMARY STATEMENT: The updated 2025 General Government Wage Schedule will
become Appendix A Salary Classification Schedule of General Government Collective
Bargaining Agreement with Local Union No. 589 of the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters for General Government Employees, effective January 1, 2025 — December
31, 2027.
ATTACHMENTS: General Government Wage Schedule Rev 7-31-2025 draft
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: If adopted as part of the Consent Agenda, no further action
is needed; this effectively represents unanimous approval of the updated 2025 General
Government Wage Schedule.
ALTERNATIVES:
❑x Take No Action ❑ Refer to Committee ❑ Refer to Staff ❑x Postpone Action
❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
Appendix A Salary Classficiation Schedule for General Government Effective Jan 1, 2025 Page 1
Grade/
Union Salary
Job Titles
Step
A
B
C
IDE
Step
Classification
3
No Positions Assigned
16.17
16.51
17.04
17.50
17.99
320
5
Library Assistant
21.53
22.19
22.84
23.50
24.18
170
6
Library Assistant II
22.61
23.30
23.98
1 24.68
25.39
e Admin Assistant
e Finance Tech I
e Facilities Custodian
e Maintenance Worker Apprentice
• Parks
400
7
• Water Distribution
26.33
27.14
27.98
28.86
29.91
• Water Treatment
• Streets/Stormwater/Sewer
• Facilities
• Water Treatment/Distribution
• Wastewater Treatment/Compost
• Fleet
Maintenance Worker:
• Facilities
• Parks
• Streets/Stormwater/Sewer
• Water Treatment
• Water Distribution
Water Treatment/Distribution
100
9
• Wastewater Treatment/Compost
27.22
28.14
29.06
30.01
31.13
• Fleet
e Library Associate
e Finance Tech 11
e Permit Technician I
e PW/Engineering Support Specialist 11
e Community Services Officer
e Public Experience Liaison
. Parks, Rec. & Comm. Service Admin Support
110
11
27.72
28.65
29.58
30.48
31.39
e Permit Technician 11
e GIS I
e Associate Librarian
e Finance Tech III
e Police Clerk
420
13
e Public Works/Engineering Support Specialist 111
29.86
30.60
31.36
32.14
33.89
e Utility Billing/Collections Specialist
e Project Accounting Specialist I
e Permit Technician III
e Operator 1:
• Parks
• Streets/Stormwater/Sewer
• Water Distribution
• Water Treatment
120
15
Water Treatment/Distribution
33.11
34.12
35.12
36.18
37.47
• Facilities
• Wastewater Treatment/Compost
• Fleet
e Finance Technician
e Apprentice Electrician
160
17
e Mechanic
33.86
34.96
36.07
37.24
38.47
e Assistant Planner
e Land Use Specialist
430
19
• Finance Specialist
34.88
35.99
37.14
38.28
38.54
e Project Accounting Specialist 11
Appendix A Salary Classficiation Schedule for General Government Effective Jan 1, 2025 Page 2
Grade/
Union Salary
Job Titles
Step
A
B
C
IDE
Step
Classification
e Purchasing/Contracts Specialist
e Operator II:
• Parks
• Facilities
• Streets/Stormwater/Sewer
Water Distribution
140
21
35.46
36.60
37.79
38.96
40.28
• Water Treatment
• Water Treatment/Distribution
• Wastewater Treatment/Compost
• Fleet
e Police Records Lead
e Building Inspector
e Public Works Inspector
e Crew Chief Apprentice
• Parks
• Water Distribution
• Water Treatment
• Streets/Sewer/Stormwater
440
23
36.53
37.66
38.82
40.12
41.50
• Wastewater Treatment/Compost
• Fleet
• Facilities
e Code Compliance Officer
e GIS II
e Journey -level Electrician
e Project Accounting Specialist III
445
25
e IT Technical Support
37.41
38.62
39.84
41.08
42.54
27
No Positions Assigned
39.41
40.23
41.05
41.91
42.76
e Crew Chief:
• Water Distribution
• Water Treatment
• Wastewater Treatment/Compost
150
29
Fleet
38.12
39.35
40.60
41.87
43.29
• Facilities
• Parks
• Streets/Storm/Sewer
e Master Electrician
. Associate Planner
450
29.3
38.86
40.57
42.25
44.62
47.01
.GIS III
435
29.5
e Accountant
40.27
41.47
42.71
44.20
45.69
355
31
e IT Network Administrator
46.70
47.85
49.04
50.14
53.01
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Agenda Bill AB25-074
Meeting Date: August 4, 2025
Agenda Item: IX.A
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Steve King-PW, Emma Bolin-PCD Date Submitted: 7/31/25
Department: PW/PCD
SUBJECT: Encampment update
CATEGORY:
Contact Phone: 360-390-4048
BUDGET IMPACT:
❑
Consent
❑
Resolution Expenditure Amount: $
❑
Staff Report
❑
Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑
❑
Contract Approval
❑x
Other: Discussion Item
❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
❑ 3-Year Strategic Plan: N/A
Cost Allocation Fund: Choose an item,
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Since March of 2024, the city has provided sanicans and a dumpster near the Evans Vista and DSHS
properties to mitigate public health impacts from encampments in that area. Currently the City
provides three sanicans and one 20-yard roll off dumpster. These sanitation services have significantly
reduced but not eliminated waste accumulation in the area. The 2025 budget includes $12,000 for
sanican and dumpster services, of which $8,900 was spent in the first 6 months of 2025. Dumpster costs
were higher than anticipated in 2025 mainly due to an increase in the weight of waste removed.
The 2025 budget also includes $25,000 for on -call abatement services to remove trash accumulation and
abandoned camps. In January of 2025, an abatement crew removed 13,760 pounds of trash at a cost of
$5,877.76. Since that time, trash accumulation issues and abandoned camps have persisted but to a
lesser degree. Encampment residents have stated that they are trying to keep the area clean in an effort
to avoid having an abatement crew in the area. City staff anticipate scheduling the on -call abatement
crew for late August or early September to remove recently abandoned camps on the nearby Evans
Vista property. The Evans Vista site was previously cleaned up in 2024 and additional no trespassing
signs have been added to that area. The on -call crews may also conduct clean-up of abandoned waste
around the active camps near DSHS, depending on the need/conditions at that time.
Of recent and pressing concern is fire activity and fire risks observed at the encampments. On July 2nd
Officer Fudally notified City staff of a significantly burned camp site where the fire had been
extinguished but it was not reported to 911. City staff and Deputy Chief Thaxton visited the site with
Robert Wittenberg, Community Risk Manager with East Jefferson Fire and Rescue. A significantly
burned tent site/structure was observed, which included multiple propane tanks with burn marks and
heat damage on vegetation and trees above and near the camp site. Also of concern were the large
power lines located above the burned site. Nearby camp residents indicated that the fire occurred
within the previous 2 weeks and was extinguished by campers in the area. Robert Wittenberg talked to
multiple camp residents to inquire about their needs and willingness for fire safety training and fire
extinguishers. A partially burned tent was also observed in a different location, and police indicated that
other fires (reported and unreported) have occurred at the encampments. On 7/24/25 Officer Fudally
notified City staff that smoke was observed that morning at the encampment area, where a resident
was found starting a fire on the ground without a fire pit in an attempt to heat water. He informed the
resident of the current burn ban that prohibits recreational fires and they extinguished the fire.
These fires highlight the risks and ongoing challenges of unsanctioned camping in city rights -of -way and
city property near DSHS and Evans Vista. Unsanctioned camps, which are unmanaged, continue to
present safety and sanitation challenges for the residents who live there, the nearby public and trail
users, the environment, and vital public infrastructure. While the City does provide sanitation services
specifically for these encampments, the camps remain unmanaged and unmonitored aside from
frequent police activity and staff checking for sanitation issues every few weeks. City staff and first
responders do not have capacity to monitor the area daily for fire and sanitation concerns, and any
response to issues that arise is reactive. Adding to the risks for unmanaged encampments, residents
living there may be less likely to call 911 if a camp catches fire.
Camp residents deserve a proactive and coordinated regional approach with options for safe housing
and shelter to ensure public health and safety. This means expanding housing and shelter choices,
providing support and time to make housing choices, and discouraging unsanctioned camping that
increases risks to camp residents and our community. Of critical importance, our community lacks a low
barrier shelter, leaving some of our community members with no other choice than to set up a tent in
an area that lacks access to safe drinking water, sanitation, electricity, and fire safe cooking facilities.
The current approach of providing limited sanitation services to this area combined with the inability to
move people into a better living environment has effectively created an informally sanctioned camp
which is not a long-term solution as the encampment does not have full services and still presents
significant health, safety, and fire risks to camp residents and our community.
If our community does not take necessary steps to address low barrier shelter needs, this problem will
only continue. Currently the Caswell Brown Village does not address lowest barrier needs of people
who are living in this encampment. City staff recommends the City Council take policy action through
the Housing Fund board to consider focused resource procurement and allocation to a low barrier
shelter. The sooner our community is able to make progress on this front, the lower the risk of serious
harm.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Photos
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to raise low barrier shelter policy and options as a priority for the Housing Fund Board to address
as part of a coordinated, interagency approach.
ALTERNATIVES:
❑x Take No Action ❑x Refer to Committee ❑x Refer to Staff ❑x Postpone Action
❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
Encampment Update Photos
Abandoned camp materials and waste dumping are present again on the Evans Vista property marked
below. This area was previously cleaned up by an abatement company in 2024.
Waste issues are reduced but persist at the encampments near Rainier Street near the DSHS building.
A burned campsite and vegetation with heat damage, located under the power lines near the DSHS
building and Rainier Street right of way.
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Agenda Bill AB25-075
Meeting Date: August 4, 2025
Agenda Item: IX.B
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Steve King, Public Works Director, Melody Sky Weaver Community
Services Director, Michael Todd Facilities & Parks Manager
Date Submitted: July 18, 2025
Department: Community Service Department Contact Phone: 360-379-5090
SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ARC
Architects develop schematic design for a new Municipal Service Center
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT:
❑ Consent ❑ Resolution Expenditure Amount: $200,000
❑x Staff Report ❑ Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑x No ❑
❑ Contract Approval ❑ Other:
❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
❑ 3-Year Strategic Plan: Choose an item
Cost Allocation Fund: 199 Community Services
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The intent of this Agenda Bill is to provide a staff report on the future vision of a new
Municiple Services Center to replace the existing City Shops and to secure approval for
the City Manager to execute all agreements with the architect to complete this first
phase of the work.
Background:
In May 2025, the City requested qualifications for engineering consulting services to
work with designated staff to develop schematic design for a new Municipal Service
Center.
The existing PW shops located on Beach St. houses our Public Works Department/
Fleet Department/ Storm and Water distribution crews. This site consists of older
portable units that have reached their useful life expectancy and is undersized for such
a large crew. This first step in this project will be to hire a consultant to develop a
schematic design towards building a new Municipal Service Center on our Water
Quality site where Water Treatment Facility and reservoirs are located near the end of
Rainier Street. The expectation is that this facility will serve water quality, water
distribution, streets, wastewater collections, stormwater, fleet, facilities, and parks
maintenance.
The City received several RFQ proposals and after a rigorous review and interview
process the committee unanimously chose ARC Architects proposal for the City of Port
Townsend Municipal Service Center project to be located at the Beech Street existing
Public Works Yard with the potential of adjacent parcel expansion. The approved
funding is available to develop schematic design for a new city maintenance facility, with
a goal of developing a conceptual plan that accommodates on- and off -campus growth
for the public works departments over the next. Development of a plan for relocation
over a period of time will help the City target repair investments with an understanding
of future goals. For example, staff did not make costly repairs to the fuel pumping
station at the existing facility this year when the equipment failed. Fueling was
transitioned to a commercial vendor. Finally, relocation if ultimately approved would
allow for the Beech St property to be used for other public purposes such as housing.
The process of relocating a maintenance facility will take 5-10 years to accomplish.
This is schematic design is step 1.
Total team proposed fees for the scope of services outlined is $189,636 including
reimbursable expenses. The City budgeted $200,000 for this first phase of the project
and is to be completed by early 2026.
ATTACHMENTS: (None)
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATON:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ARC Architects
develop schematic design for a new Municipal Service Center
ALTERNATIVES:
❑x Take No Action ❑x Refer to Committee ❑x Refer to Staff ❑ Postpone Action
❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
Ariel photo of the future location of the Municiple Services Center on 20th Street near
the terminus of Rainier
Ariel photo of the 4 acre existing Public Works Maintenance Facility on Beech Street
near the intersection of Redwood and Cherry Streets
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Submitted By: Steve King
Agenda Bill AB25-076
Meeting Date: August 4, 2025
Agenda Item: IX.0
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Date Submitted: July 31, 2025
SUBJECT: Transportation Improvement Board Grant Application Support
CATEGORY:
❑ Consent
Staff Report
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
❑ Resolution Expenditure Amount: Varies
❑ Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑ No ❑
Contract Approval ❑x Other: Motion
Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
3-Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund: 103 Street
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Every year the City has the opportunity to apply for street improvement grants through
the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB). This grant source is one of the primary
funding sources for street improvements throughout the last 20-30 years. Projects like
F Street, Water Street, and more recently Discovery Road (2021) and Lawrence Street
(2024) are largely funded by the TIB. TIB offers the four following programs available to
the City of Port Townsend:
• Sidewalk Program (Active Transportation) - $1.85 million available for Western
Washington excluding Puget Sound — recommended grant request < $500,000
• Pavement Preservation programs (APP) - $0.95 million available for Northwest
region — recommended grant request < $200,000
• Urban Arterial Program - $6.65 million available for region — recommended grant
request < $3.0 million.
• Complete Streets Program — $30 million statewide — recommended grant request
< $500,000.
Each of these programs has specific eligibility requirements and have grant selection
criteria. The City of Port Townsend is in the NW region which includes the North
Olympic Peninsula as well as the Bellingham area. Grants are highly competitive. In
2022, the City received a pavement preservation grant for Tyler Street in Uptown. In
2021, the City received a UAP grant for Discovery Road. In 2023, the City received
funding for a sidewalk project for Washington and Walker. In the spring of 2024, the
City received a complete street grant for Lawrence Street sidewalks and ADA upgrades.
This Complete Streets grant was an anomaly opportunity for funding. In 2024, the City
also received UPA funding for Lawrence between Harrison and Walker Street.
Key grant criteria depends on the program, but generally includes the following:
• The street must be a Federal Aid route (arterial). See the following link for a map
of Federal Aid routes. Under the UAP, APP, and ATP programs:
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• For the Urban Arterial program and the pavement preservation program, the
street condition must be poor. There are nuanced requirements under each of
these programs. For example, pavement condition in the pavement preservation
program must not be so far gone that it can no longer be preserved.
• The project will score higher if it addresses a high volume of traffic, pedestrians,
and cyclists.
• The project scores higher if it addresses a safety problem or a substandard
street.
• Under the Sidewalk program, sidewalk projects should connect key facilities and
fill gaps. ADA compliance is a big component of this program.
• Under the APP program, projects are limited only to pavement preservation.
Chip seal and overlays are only eligible. Street reconstruction is not eligible.
• All projects must address ADA compliance.
• Projects score higher if they support growth and development.
City staff are stretched to the maximum and grants are due on August 15th. Thus, staff
is will put forth best efforts to put together competitive applications. Applications require
quite a bit of research and engineering costs estimates stamped by a PE. The cost of
a grant application in terms of engineering staff time ranges from $5,000 to $15,000 per
application. These costs are borne by the Street fund and/or Transportation Benefit
District.
Given recent success in grant applications, staff will focus on the projects that are most
likely to be funded. It is anticipated that the maximum amount of combined grant match
would total approximately $500,000. This will fund an aggregate of $3 million dollars if
the city is successful. The City will not likely be successful in all programs. Note, this
amount of Transportation Benefit District funding is programmed annually to leverage
grant resources.
Under the Arterial Pavement Preservation program, staff is recommending requesting
$200,000 with $200,000 match to chip seal approximately 2 miles of Street. Staff
recommends investment in the following streets in order to preserve these streets and
prevent deterioration that would ultimately cost millions to repair:
• Sheridan Street between Sims and Hastings — This street is very close to failure
• Monroe Street between Water and Jackson — This street is very close to failure
• Jackson between Monroe and Walnut — This street was paved with asphalt and
is showing signs of failure in spot locations.
Applying inspiration from public input for the Active Transportation Plan update, the
following list of projects are presented for consideration of application for one of the
other three TIB programs.
• Lawrence Street paving between Harrison and Tyler — Finishes project initiated
by last year's complete streets project by installing stormwater and performing
pavement repair. This would complement the Lawrence Stormwater/sewer
separation project. This would be a very easy application to prepare and could
be built with the current Lawrence St UAP project.
• Lawrence Street sidewalk between Walker and Kearney — constructs sidewalk on
one side to complete an ADA priority route from Uptown to Keaney Street. This
is a very easy project to deliver as it would be combined with the current
Lawrence Street UAP project.
• Discovery Road between 19t" and San Juan — rebuilds the pavement and installs
sidewalk and a bike path on the opposite side of the street of the existing
sidewalk.
• Discovery Road between Mill Road and Roundabout — This would rebuild the
entire street given the pavement condition is poor, but it is not the right timing
given sewer project associated with the Mill Rd. lift station, and the project is too
costly to fund with the funds available.
• 12t" and Landes intersection safety improvements — Small but high impact
project given need for ADA compliance and pedestrian safety. Improvements in
this area were recommended at an EAR board meeting and the area is highly
utilized by transit users and grocery shoppers.
• Sidewalk at the intersection of San Juan and Admiralty/47t" — completes a small
sidewalk gap on San Juan and builds intersection crossing improvements for
pedestrian safety.
• Sidewalk on McPherson between 7t" and 9t" - Completes a gap. This is good
project, but timing not good given the need to plan for the right improvements for
McPherson and complete the 9t" St sidewalk project.
• Monroe and Jackson curve/intersection sidewalk and road alignment - good
project but requires large right of way and thus would not be timely.
• Street reconstruction, sidewalks, and bike lanes on Redwood to the Fort — good
project, but waiting for multimodal cohesive arterial street study
• Sidewalks and bike lanes on Cherry St. from A to E Street - good project, but too
long for sidewalk program and need to complete cohesive arterial street study.
• W Street — Cherry to Redwood - reconstruction, sidewalk, and bike lanes - good
project, but need to coordinate with the Fort ahead of time and complete
multimodal cohesive arterial street study.
• Sidewalks and bike lanes on Admiralty between the Fort and San Juan — good
project, but need to coordinate with the State for right of way and partnership and
complete the cohesive arterial street study.
• Hastings bicycle and pedestrian facilities are always a top priority based on
community input but this project does not score well based on grant criteria.
Hastings will be part of the cohesive arterial street study to help develop a plan
for improvements. It may also be a candidate for self -funding a low-cost
minimalism approach.
The above projects may look familiar to previous years and are all included on the STIP;
however, each year staff takes a fresh look at projects to see if there are any new
opportunities. Many more projects are possible throughout the City. Timing is
everything and the ability to perform the project quickly and efficiently is extremely
important to the granting agency which is the purpose behind the multimodal cohesive
arterial street study. This study will plan and engage the public on the type of street
improvements as well as provide cost estimates to allow efficient grant applications and
project delivery. The study will build upon the Active Transportation Plan public input is
focused on completion of connected routes.
Staff have evaluated the above list for eligibility and competitiveness and recommends
the following projects be the focus for application between now and the August 15t" due
date.
1. 12t" Street and Landes Sidewalk
2. Discovery Road reconstruction and sidewalks/bike lanes between 19t" and San
Juan
3. Lawrence Street Sidewalk between Walker and Kearney
4. Pavement Preservation chip seal for Sheridan, Monroe, and Jackson as
described above.
Staff is looking for Council support and suggestions concerning applications this year. It
is highly unlikely that all of the projects would be funded. However, if they were all
funded, the total cost for match would be approximately $1 million representing a 20%
match. The most likely outcome is award of projects that might total $500,000 in match
consistent with the Transportation Benefit District goals of leveraging grant resources
for pavement repair, pavement preservation, and non -motorized improvements.
ATTACHMENTS: N/A
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Move to support a Transportation Improvement Board
grant applications committing to funding match up to $1 million combined for all four
grant programs.
ALTERNATIVES:
❑x Take No Action ❑x Refer to Committee ❑x Refer to Staff ❑x Postpone Action
❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
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Agenda Bill AB25-077
Meeting Date: August 4, 2025
Agenda Item: IX.D
® Regular Business Meeting
❑ Workshop/Study Session
❑ Special Business Meeting
Submitted By: Mike Connelly, Project Manager and Steve King, PW Director
Date Submitted: July 31, 2025
Department: Public Works Contact Phone: 360-531-2761
SUBJECT: Resolution 25-024 Authorizing the Application for Loan Funding for Final
Design and Construction of Lawrence Street Combined Sewer Separation Project in an
Amount not to Exceed $4,500,000
CATEGORY: BUDGET IMPACT: $0
❑ Consent ❑x Resolution Expenditure Amount: $5,800,000
❑ Staff Report ❑ Ordinance Included in Budget? Yes ❑x No ❑
❑ Contract Approval ❑ Other: Action Item
❑ Public Hearing (Legislative, unless otherwise noted)
❑ 3-Year Strategic Plan: 4 - Ensure sustainable future for public services and facilities
Cost Allocation Fund(s):
Sewer SDC (495), Stormwater Operations (412), Transportation Benefit District (TBD), Public
Works Board (PWB) Loan, Department of Ecology (DOE) Loan
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Background:
The Lawrence Street Combined Sewer Separation Project is a high -priority public
infrastructure investment designed to eliminate stormwater inflow into the sanitary
sewer system along Lawrence Street between Harrison and Monroe Streets. This
project directly supports the City's General Sewer Plan, improves capacity at the
Monroe Street Lift Station, and restores ADA-compliant and multimodal infrastructure in
Uptown Port Townsend.
On July 21, 2025, City Council reviewed conceptual alternatives under AB25-072 and
reached consensus on moving forward with a modification of Option 1, which is a
middle ground between Options 1 and 2. This approach balances cost, regulatory
compliance, and community benefit. It builds on the existing corridor template from
Harrison and Tyler Streets and includes targeted stormwater treatment, ADA upgrades,
and bulbouts at Taylor and Quincy Streets on uphill side of intersections with Lawrence
Street for pedestrian safety and traffic calming.
City staff is now seeking authorization to submit competitive applications to the Public
Works Board (PWB) and Department of Ecology (DOE) for funding through the
Construction Loan and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Loan programs,
respectively.
Current Lawrence Street Configuration to be used for Modified Option 1:
Modified Option 1 — Targeted Corridor Improvements with Stormwater Treatment
and ADA Upgrades
Key Features Modified Option 1:
• Full separation of stormwater from the sanitary sewer
• New ADA-compliant curb ramps and sidewalk connections
• Selective bulb -outs at Taylor and Quincy Streets for pedestrian safety and
stormwater treatment via rain gardens
• Full -depth CTB reconstruction in travel lanes with full -width HMA overlay
• Continuation of the existing street section (narrow travel lanes, bike lanes, on -
street parking).
Funding Strategy Summary:
The total planning -level project cost estimate is $5,800,000.
The majority of the project will be funded through low -interest loans from the Public
Works Board (PWB) and Department of Ecology (DOE). To support competitive
applications, the City will provide a 20% local match totaling approximately $1.16
million. This match will be distributed across the Water, Sewer, Stormwater, and
Transportation Benefit District (TBD) funds, with the TBD contribution expected to be
less than $400,000.
Next Steps:
• Submit funding applications:
o PWB Construction Loan — Due August 8, 2025
o ECY Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan — Due September 3, 2025.
• Continue design toward 30% design milestone for core utility work and public
outreach (Winter 2025)
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 25-024
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to approve Resolution 25-024 Authorizing the Application for Loan Funding for
Final Design and Construction of Lawrence Street Combined Sewer Separation Project
in an Amount not to Exceed $4 500 000.
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ALTERNATIVES:
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❑ Remove from Consent Agenda ❑ Waive Council Rules and approve Ordinance
❑ Other:
Resolution 25-024
RESOLUTION NO. 25-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR LOAN FUNDING FOR
FINAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LAWRENCE STREET COMBINED
SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,500,000
WHEREAS, The City of Port Townsend's (City) 2024 Adopted General Sewer Plan,
Capital Improvement Project No. SM9 identifies the need to separate stormwater inflow and
sanitary sewer flow in Lawrence Street from approximately Tyler Street to Monroe Street; and
WHEREAS, Preliminary (30%) design for the separation project is currently being
performed under a combined grant and loan from the Washington State Public Works Board; and
WHEREAS, The City will apply for a construction loan from the Washington State Public
Works Board and, potentially, a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan from
Department of Ecology's Water Quality Combined Funding Program, in a total combined amount
not to exceed $4,500,000; and
WHEREAS, The City commits to the responsibility to repay the loan(s) and abide by the
provisions of the loan agreement(s) if awarded;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend to authorize application for loans for the Lawrence Street Combined Sewer
Separation Project in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 4 h day of August, 2025.
David a er
Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk
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2026 Workplan — Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Port Townsend Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's (LTAC's) vision of sustainable tourism
is to reinvest community resources to enhance the lives of both residents and visitors.
- Continue to invest in understanding our visitor economy, creative economy, and intersections of
the two, and how they fit in the broader economic outlook for the region and city, including
data collection, reporting, and public education.
- Focus the LTAC budget in a few key areas:
o Visitor Information Services: continue the hub and spoke model with in -person and
digital visitor services, including website and social media support, providing a warm
and welcoming atmosphere year-round.
o Marketing: Build on new brand and destination development with the aim of a year-
round visitor economy that is more inclusive and responsive to local businesses.
Continue to understand and respond to travel trends and adapt to future generations
who rely more heavily on technology.
o Grants: Focus grant making program on increasing visitation in the spring, fall, and
winter. Continually refine grantmaking process.
- Special projects of LTAC may include participation in infrastructure development that serves
visitors and residents, economic impact studies, participation in transit initiatives, and
participation in planning that could support a digital readerboard.
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ADMINISTRATION
2026 Workplan — Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Port Townsend Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's (LTAC's) vision of sustainable tourism
is to reinvest community resources to enhance the lives of both residents and visitors.
- Continue to invest in understanding our visitor economy, creative economy, and intersections of
the two, and how they fit in the broader economic outlook for the region and city, including
data collection, reporting, and public education.
- Focus the LTAC budget in a few key areas:
o Visitor Information Services: continue the hub and spoke model with in -person and
digital visitor services, including website and social media support, providing a warm
and welcoming atmosphere year-round.
o Marketing: Build on new brand and destination development with the aim of a year-
round visitor economy that is more inclusive and responsive to local businesses.
Continue to understand and respond to travel trends and adapt to future generations
who rely more heavily on technology.
o Grants: Focus grant making program on increasing visitation in the spring, fall, and
winter. Continually refine grantmaking process.
- Special projects of LTAC may include participation in infrastructure development that serves
visitors and residents, economic impact studies, participation in transit initiatives, and
participation in planning that could support a digital readerboard.
Stephanie Burns
Chair, Equity, Access & Rights Advisory Board
City of Port Townsend
stephanie@healingcourage.org
July 10, 2025
Mayor David Faber
City of Port Townsend
250 Madison Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Dear Mayor Faber,
Thank you for inviting input from the City's advisory boards as part of the strategic
planning process for the work plan. We appreciate the City Council's commitment
to collaborative governance and inclusive civic planning, and we welcome the
opportunity to advise on shaping the path ahead.
A year into our work, the Equity, Access & Rights Advisory Board is still in the
process of building cohesion among members and understanding our role as an
Advisory Board, and how to best serve the City of Port Townsend and our fellow
residents. Building on the equitable procedures we developed last year that are
both impactful and accessible, we have successfully emphasized equity, access,
and rights, in both practices and procedure.
On behalf of the Equity, Access & Rights Advisory Board, I respectfully submit the
following strategic priorities for consideration as the City develops its 2026
workplan:
1. Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Engagement in City Government and
Services
To strengthen inclusive participation, we recommend prioritizing an
equity -focused evaluation of current barriers to engagement and services,
particularly for historically underresourced, underrepresented, or systemically
marginalized groups. This may include language access, digital equity, meeting
accessibility (both physical and virtual), and increased visibility of civic processes
and advisory bodies. A comprehensive assessment can help the City better
understand who is not at the table, and why, and identify meaningful strategies to
ensure more equitable access and participation.
2. Community Listening Sessions Engagement & Evaluation
Listening sessions, when done well, are powerful tools for civic engagement and
trust -building. We recommend continuing to host sessions that are designed with
intentional outreach, facilitated inclusively, and followed by clear communication
regarding next steps. This includes summarizing what was heard, identifying
concrete actions, and providing accountability through evaluation and progress
updates. These steps not only validate community input but also encourage
transparency.
3.Ongoing Implementation and Assessment of the City's Resolution
Commitments
The passage of City resolutions, particularly those addressing equity, inclusion,
and public safety, must be matched with robust implementation plans and
ongoing evaluation. We encourage the City to continue tracking progress toward
these commitments, allocate appropriate resources for their fulfillment, and
communicate regular updates to the public. Embedding this accountability into
the City's annual planning cycle ensures that values translate into lasting and
measurable outcomes.
In closing, we appreciate the City's commitment to a more equitable and
accessible future Port Townsend. We look forward to supporting these priorities
and continuing our collective work to build a more engaged and connected
community.
We kindly request that these proposals be considered for integration into the
city's comprehensive plan update. Please let us know if you require any additional
information or clarification. Please reach out if any additional context or
collaboration would be helpful.
With appreciation,
Stepanie Burns
Chair, Equity, Access & Rights Advisory Board
City of Port Townsend
Arts Commission (PTAC)
- Enact next steps to update the City's 1%for Art program and City code, so that this mechanism
can be truly effective in funding public art projects year over year, establishing PT as a city where
public art thrives and can be enjoyed by all.
- Protect and expand Port Townsend's investment in community -enriching public art now and into
the future. Use the 2025 Public Art plan to support maintenance, enhancement and promotion
of the City's public art collection.
Continue and grow PTAC's support for artists through our programs, including but not limited to, the
Poet Laureate initiative, Arts Awards, and Grants, as well as leveraging new resources and partnerships
to make measurable progress towards goals set forth in the Port Townsend Creative District Arts &
Culture Plan
Parks, Recreation, Treesa and Trails, Advisory Board (PRTTAB)
Focus — Open Space and PROS Plan update as well as trails and street circulation plan for the Comp Plan.
Also, a focused goal is to explore financial sustainability for Parks.
Status — Every month, the focus areas are discussed and the PRTTAB is providing feedback for staff to
formulate information and content for the plans.
Next Steps — Continue in advisory role to staff in vetting information through subcommittees and the full
board. Once plans drafts are formalized, the PRTTAB will make recommendations to PC and/or City
Council concerning the PROS plan adoption and the Street Circulation plan as it relates to the City's trails
network and use of public right of way.
Library Advisory Board (LAB)
• Consider how the City and Library can promote democracy, civics education, and
civility/kindness.
• Consider becoming an official partner of the program America250 for 2026 as it will mark the
250t" birthday of the USA. Incorporate America250 into City/Library events and programs for
2026.
• Make financial sustainability a priority for the library to ensure public services are not eroded in
a time libraries are critical to a democratic society.
Climate Action Committee (CAC) —note: from chair, not approved by board
Thank you for once again giving us the opportunity to provide input and make suggestions regarding
your work plan for the coming year. Below is input from myself, as chair, based on previous CAC
meeting discussions. Unfortunately the CAC was not able to review and approve this at its June
meeting due to technical difficulties.
We realize that you are alreadyworking on some of these, and we hope you can incorporate others
into your future work plans whenever possible.
1. Partner with the CAC's VMT Reduction group to research, develop, and implement a
managed parking strategy including paid parking downtown as away to reduce Vehicle
Miles Traveled and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). (See CAC recommendation from
March 2022 below for more details.)
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Parking Proposal
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2. Revise the Tree Ordinance to encourage retaining standing trees as practical, consistent
with an Urban Growth area. Trees both absorb greenhouse gases and help cool the city
during heatwaves, absorb heavywinter rains, mitigate stormwater flows, and provide
wildlife habitat. They help in both reducing net GHG emissions as well as reducing
projected climate change impacts. Additionally, create an urban forest management plan
for the city to best balance the needs of development and the ecosystem benefits of forest
and trees. The CAC Forest Work group is happy to continue to provide volunteer to help
provide input on the Urban Forestry Plan and Tree Ordinance work that is underway at the
city as part of the current USDA grant, as well as to assist with outreach efforts if desired.
3. Support community forests and other forest conservation projects, as well as consider
protecting city -owned older forests. Same rationale and reference as for #2.
4. Increase enforcement of traffic laws (speeding, parking inappropriately, etc.) to make
walking and bicycling safer and more inviting, hence reducing vehicle miles traveled, as
recommended by CAC's Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Redux group. (See for example,
hTT.Ira' //W_ ry _W Iraedbj ll< ii r� it arjhg)
5. Pilot the use of a Climate checklist, such as the CAC Climate Risk Screening Tool, as away
to consider both projected GHG emissions and climate change impacts for projects or
policies implemented by the city. The goal would be to update the tool as needed after the
pilot and then define a policy to make it part of the approval process for applicable projects
and policies. (See cover letter and screening tool below.)
CAC Letter re CAC Climate Risk
Climate Risk Screein Screening Tool Deco
6. Continue to support expanding EV infrastructure in the City for the public, as well as within
the city fleet.
7. Continue to have a representative on the CAC VMT work group. See-O-2-O( _ire ui-llm-OL-gn __C a--s
Co -m-r�q�,_u' ii�7lF�ir�w_�iig�sioii s IFt ���,���tiori-__t_�Fr�lr���irI_��r1di1_ s (based on 2018 inventory) which notes that
reducingVMT is a key opportunity to reduce emissions.
8. Review and plan to implement the climate elements described in the updated
Comprehensive Plan, including adapting to more frequent flooding due to increased intense
precipitation, sea level rise (see #9), hotter and drier summers, etc., as well as elements to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
9. Plan for sea level rise adaptation. Define a plan for implementing the temporary measures
summarized in the Technical Memorandum S-e-a IL ve IF-U-se
R-esi_9_i1_ Ir-i- y", and define the next steps for selecting and designing the longer term strategies
outlined in that memo.
10. Partner with the CAC in doing outreach to the community through providing review and
approval of CAC generated materials, and leveraging the City communications venues and
support staff where feasible.
11. Engage the CAC in the development of the active transportation plan.
12. Continue to implement, and update for 2026-27, the City CAC goals (attached).
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10 July 2025
To: Mayor David Faber
From: Richard Jahnke, Chair
RE: Invitation for Advisory Board Input on High -Level 2026 Workplan Priorities
Dear Mayor Faber:
It is anticipated that the workplan priorities for the Planning Commission in 2026 will focus on
implementing policies currently being developed as part of the periodic review and update of
the City's Comprehensive Plan. It is difficult at present to identify with certainty the exact
ordinances or initiatives that will be our focus. Overall, the theme of next year's workplan will
be that of implementation of the new policies identified in the Comprehensive Plan and will
likely:
1. update zoning and development codes;
2. revise design standards;
3. assess infrastructure to identify barriers to growth; and
4. hold engagement to shape housing policies.
It is likely that efforts will also be made to expand partnerships focusing on affordable and
workforce housing as opportunities become available.
Sincerely,
Richard Jahnke, Chair
Port Townsend Planning Commission
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